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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.08, 1,972.99 and 987.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.08, 1,972.99 and 987.06 is: 1,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.08 : 1,972.99 = 987.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.08/1,972.99 = 987.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.08x = 1,972.99 × 987.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.08x = 1,947,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,459.51/1,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.50

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